North State Fishing Report

Flows are between 4,500 and 4,600 but clarity is an issue and fishing is tough. Anglers are using large glo bugs and dark brown or black rubberlegs to grab the attention of the trout. The Fly Shop, 530-222-3555.

Sacramento River (Colusa to Los Molinos)

Sturgeon fishing is picking up around Knight's Landing. One angler caught and released four in a day. Little happening further north. Kittle's, 530-458-4868.

Sacramento River (Upper)

Flows are down to 900 cfs at Delta. The river is fishable but expect tough fishing and lethargic trout. Give the brown rubberlegs a try if you go. The Fly Shop, 530-222-3555.

Lake Oroville

Bass bite is fair. A lot of slot fish are being caught with jigs and tubes. Fish are from the bank to 30 feet. Bigger fish are deeper. Don't overlook reaction baits near stickpiles. There is a lot of debris in the water. Huntington's Sportsmen's Store, 530-534-8000.

Feather River

River is turning green. Water temperatures is 46 degrees. There are good numbers of steelhead in the upper river. Several adult steelhead were caught and released during Monday's opener. Steelhead bite in the Afterbay has been fair. Good spot is where the canal dumps into the Afterbay. Huntington's Sportsmen's Store, 530-534-8000.

Lake Almanor

Roads are narrow, icy and slippery. Cold morning, temps are in the teens, and ice is forming in shaded areas and inside log booms. Shore fishing from the bank like Geritol Cove, or anywhere, is almost impossible. The USFS ramp hasn't been plowed, there's no dock at Canyon Dam. The access road to Rec. 1 ramp has not been plowed while the Rec. 2 ramp has ice inside the log boom. All resort ramps are closed. Doug Neal: 530-258-6732, or www.almanorfishingadventures.com.

Shasta Lake

Bass bite remains excellent. They are calling it the best reaction bite in years. Lake is chocolate-colored and that makes it conducive to fish feeding by vibration rather than sight. The lower half of the arms and into the main body are best. Use chartreuse, white colors. Phil's Propeller, 1-800-462-3917.

Trinity River

Steelhead are plentiful but not a lot of anglers. Water is very clear and cold. Cold temperatures minimize runoff. Mid-day fishing is best because the weather is so cold. 530-623-4999.

Clear Lake

Bass bite is slow. Some use minnows or nightcrawlers. Water temperature is 45 to 48 degrees and lake has risen. Minnow bite is best near Rattlesnake. As lake clears, bite will improve. A 20-pound catfish was caught on a swimbait. Clear Lake Outdoors, 707-262-5852.

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